New innovations in agricultural biotech: Consumer acceptance of topical RNAi in rice production

Shew, Aaron M.; Danforth, Diana M.; Nalley, Lawton Lanier; Nayga, Rodolfo M.; Tsiboe, Francis; Dixon, Bruce L.

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.05.047

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“…Organic agriculture could also benefit from these new natural molecules, particularly in horticultural production, where the permitted biopesticides have strong limitations in pest/disease control. Additionally, seminal studies have suggested that the exploitation of exogenous RNAi‐based compounds for biocontrol could have increased public acceptance, given the fact that this technology does not require the genetic modification of crops …”

Section: Commercial Environment For Rna‐based Biocontrol Compoundsmentioning

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RNA‐based biocontrol compounds: current status and perspectives to reach the market

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Facing current climate challenges and drastically reduced chemical options for plant protection, the exploitation of RNA interference (RNAi) as an agricultural biotechnology tool has unveiled possible new solutions to the global problems of agricultural losses caused by pests and other biotic and abiotic stresses. While the use of RNAi as a tool in agriculture is still limited to a few transgenic crops, and only adopted in restricted parts of the world, scientists and industry are already seeking innovations in leveraging and exploiting the potential of RNAi in the form of RNA‐based biocontrol compounds for external applications. Here, we highlight the expanding research and development pipeline, commercial landscape and regulatory environment surrounding the pursuit of RNA‐based biocontrol compounds with improved environmental profiles. The commitments of well‐established agrochemical companies to invest in research endeavours and the role of start‐up companies are crucial for the successful development of practical applications for these compounds. Additionally, the availability of standardized guidelines to tackle regulatory ambiguities surrounding RNA‐based biocontrol compounds will help to facilitate the entire commercialization process. Finally, communication to create awareness and public acceptance will be key to the deployment of these compounds. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

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Section: Commercial Environment For Rna‐based Biocontrol Compoundsmentioning

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“…Additionally, seminal studies have suggested that the exploitation of exogenous RNAi-based compounds for biocontrol could have increased public acceptance, given the fact that this technology does not require the genetic modification of crops. 32,33…”

Section: Commercial Environment For Rna-based Biocontrol Compoundsmentioning

confidence: 99%

RNA‐based biocontrol compounds: current status and perspectives to reach the market

Taning

Arpaia

Christiaens

et al. 2019

Pest Management Science

129

110

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“…drought stress is one such example (72), whilst such RNA spraying can also convey resistance to pests such as Colorado beetle in potato for several months. Costing perhaps as little as $50/g to synthesise, RNA spraying and subsequent interference with pest gene expression may provide a cost effective alternative to some types of genetic modification and pesticide applications (72,73). Clustered regularly interspersed palindromic repeats (CRISPR) using Cas9 or Cpf1 nucleases are becoming widely used in agriculture (74,75).…”

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Contributions of biotechnology to meeting future food and environmental security needs

Gartland

2018

The EuroBiotech Journal

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Biotechnology, including genetic modifications, can play a vital role in helping to meet future food and environmental security needs for our growing population. The nature and use of biotechnology crops are described and related to aspects of food security. Biotechnological applications for food and animal feed are described, together with trends on global adoption of these crops. The benefits of biotechnology crops through increased yield, reduced pesticide use and decreased environmental damage are discussed. Examples of biotechnology crops which do not involve genetic modification are also described. Applications of biotechnology to drought and salt tolerance, and biofortification in which micronutrient content is enhanced are discussed. Emergent technologies such as RNA spraying technology, use of genome editing in agriculture and future targets for improved food and environmental security are considered.

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“…Modern agriculture can benefit from the introduction of NPBT for their impact in the reduction of pesticide use [48], the adaptation to changing climatic conditions [49], and the control of production losses [50]. In addition, products derived from NPBT can potentially mitigate public aversion for genetic modification in plants and food, mainly due to the fact that these new technologies are perceived as more natural with respect to the "old" transgenic approach producing genetically modified plants [51]. Hence, the economic evaluation of the innovative products can provide evidence of the real economic feasibility of new solutions, and their concrete contribution to a more sustainable agriculture.…”

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Recent Contributions of Agricultural Economics Research in the Field of Sustainable Development

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Sustainable development is more often considered by media, public opinion, and politicians to be the main goal our society should attempt to pursue in the coming years. To this aim, academic researchers have made sustainability one of the main objects of their studies. This work focuses on environmental sustainability and presents a brief overview of how it is taken into consideration in the agricultural economics field by considering this topic from different perspectives and thus highlighting how this field is gradually broadening its scope to include sustainable development objectives. Our analysis shows that the path towards sustainable development is strongly correlated to the protection of the environment. Therefore, agricultural policies aimed at protecting and preserving the environment, and, more in general, innovation along the agri-food chain, together with consumer attention towards environmental issues, can play an important role in achieving this objective.

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New innovations in agricultural biotech: Consumer acceptance of topical RNAi in rice production

Cited by 37 publications

References 27 publications

RNA‐based biocontrol compounds: current status and perspectives to reach the market

RNA‐based biocontrol compounds: current status and perspectives to reach the market

Contributions of biotechnology to meeting future food and environmental security needs

Recent Contributions of Agricultural Economics Research in the Field of Sustainable Development

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